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Entertainment Partnerships and Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Operations-Entertainment) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: Los Angeles
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A166024
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Entertainment Creator team is dedicated to recruiting, incubating, and scaling high-quality creators in the TV/Film vertical on TikTok. We identify rising and established talent, develop strategic content initiatives, and unlock monetization opportunities that help creators build long-term success on the platform through a range of different programs and approaches.
As an Entertainment Creator Intern, you will work on high-impact projects that support creator growth, program operations, trend intelligence, and monetization strategy within one of TikTok’s most culturally relevant verticals. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at one of the fastest-growing entertainment and social platforms globally, while contributing directly to how TikTok supports TV/Film creators in the U.S.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
TikTok’s internship program offers students real-world exposure and hands-on learning in a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry. You’ll participate in high visibility projects, workshops, and team events while building core operational and analytical skills. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully and explore a potential career path in LIVE operations.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development and rollout of new creator monetization initiatives that increase adoption of TikTok-owned monetization products and programs.
- Identify high-potential TV/Film creators and emerging voices by monitoring content trends, creator behavior, and platform activity.
- Independently manage end-to-end creator program operations, including lead vetting, creator onboarding, program tracking, data analysis, and support for top creator experience.
- Track creator performance, content rankings, and program health to help strengthen TikTok’s position in the entertainment space.
- Produce regular reporting on the U.S. film and television industry, including competitor activity, creator trends, audience behavior, entertainment news, and AI-related developments.
- Monitor social media trends across major U.S. platforms, especially TikTok, and translate insights into actionable content and program recommendations.
- Support strategy meetings, program reviews, and research materials through a combination of data analysis, trend insights, and clear reporting.
- Build and maintain trackers, templates, SOPs, and shared documents to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Partner cross-functionally with Creator Management, Product, and other internal stakeholders to support creator initiatives from planning through execution.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Hands-on experience supporting a high-visibility creator program within TikTok’s TV/Film vertical.
- Exposure to creator strategy, content trends, program operations, monetization initiatives, and cross-functional business planning.
- Experience translating culture, content, and performance data into actionable program recommendations.
- The opportunity to contribute to projects with real business impact while learning from teams shaping creator growth on TikTok.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong English reading, writing, and synthesis skills, with the ability to distill complex industry information, creator performance signals, and trend reports into clear takeaways.
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using spreadsheets and data tools to monitor performance and support decision-making.
- Able to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2026.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep familiarity with the U.S. film and television landscape, entertainment fandoms, and social conversation around TV/Film.
- Strong understanding of TikTok and other major social platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, and X.
- Prior experience in creator operations, content strategy, entertainment marketing, community management, program management, or market/competitive research.
- Strong data fluency, with the ability to use quantitative and qualitative inputs to support conclusions.
- Interest in the creator economy, AI advancement, entertainment strategy, digital culture, and platform monetization.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
- The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75 - $23.75.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half of the year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
-
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
INTRODUCTION
Entertainment Partnerships and Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Operations-Entertainment) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: Los Angeles
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A166024
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Entertainment Creator team is dedicated to recruiting, incubating, and scaling high-quality creators in the TV/Film vertical on TikTok. We identify rising and established talent, develop strategic content initiatives, and unlock monetization opportunities that help creators build long-term success on the platform through a range of different programs and approaches.
As an Entertainment Creator Intern, you will work on high-impact projects that support creator growth, program operations, trend intelligence, and monetization strategy within one of TikTok’s most culturally relevant verticals. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at one of the fastest-growing entertainment and social platforms globally, while contributing directly to how TikTok supports TV/Film creators in the U.S.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
TikTok’s internship program offers students real-world exposure and hands-on learning in a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry. You’ll participate in high visibility projects, workshops, and team events while building core operational and analytical skills. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully and explore a potential career path in LIVE operations.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development and rollout of new creator monetization initiatives that increase adoption of TikTok-owned monetization products and programs.
- Identify high-potential TV/Film creators and emerging voices by monitoring content trends, creator behavior, and platform activity.
- Independently manage end-to-end creator program operations, including lead vetting, creator onboarding, program tracking, data analysis, and support for top creator experience.
- Track creator performance, content rankings, and program health to help strengthen TikTok’s position in the entertainment space.
- Produce regular reporting on the U.S. film and television industry, including competitor activity, creator trends, audience behavior, entertainment news, and AI-related developments.
- Monitor social media trends across major U.S. platforms, especially TikTok, and translate insights into actionable content and program recommendations.
- Support strategy meetings, program reviews, and research materials through a combination of data analysis, trend insights, and clear reporting.
- Build and maintain trackers, templates, SOPs, and shared documents to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Partner cross-functionally with Creator Management, Product, and other internal stakeholders to support creator initiatives from planning through execution.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Hands-on experience supporting a high-visibility creator program within TikTok’s TV/Film vertical.
- Exposure to creator strategy, content trends, program operations, monetization initiatives, and cross-functional business planning.
- Experience translating culture, content, and performance data into actionable program recommendations.
- The opportunity to contribute to projects with real business impact while learning from teams shaping creator growth on TikTok.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong English reading, writing, and synthesis skills, with the ability to distill complex industry information, creator performance signals, and trend reports into clear takeaways.
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using spreadsheets and data tools to monitor performance and support decision-making.
- Able to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2026.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep familiarity with the U.S. film and television landscape, entertainment fandoms, and social conversation around TV/Film.
- Strong understanding of TikTok and other major social platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, and X.
- Prior experience in creator operations, content strategy, entertainment marketing, community management, program management, or market/competitive research.
- Strong data fluency, with the ability to use quantitative and qualitative inputs to support conclusions.
- Interest in the creator economy, AI advancement, entertainment strategy, digital culture, and platform monetization.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
- The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75 - $23.75.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half of the year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
-
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Global Partnerships Manager
Frame your CV around measurable partnership outcomes
J-1 visa Trainee and Specialist program applications require a detailed training plan. Documenting specific outcomes, such as deals closed or revenue attributed to alliances you managed, makes it easier for a designated sponsor to justify your placement category.
Confirm your role qualifies under Trainee or Specialist
The Trainee category suits professionals with a degree and at least one year of experience, while Specialist requires five or more years in a recognized occupation. Mismatching your profile to the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance and can trigger program ineligibility.
Target host employers with existing designated sponsor relationships
Multinationals and research-linked organizations in sectors like international trade, NGOs, and technology often already work with designated sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in those sectors actively listing roles compatible with J-1 sponsorship.
Negotiate a training plan before accepting any offer
Your designated sponsor, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, must approve a written training or internship plan before issuing your DS-2019. Agreeing on the plan's objectives with your host employer before signing an offer letter prevents last-minute conflicts that delay your start date.
Check whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies to you
If your home country government funded your education or the role is in a field on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may face a 2-year home residency requirement after your J-1 program ends. Verify your status with the State Department before accepting a position that assumes H-1B visa transition.
Request your host employer's EIN before the DS-2019 is issued
Designated sponsors require verified employer identification before finalizing your DS-2019. Asking your host employer for their Employer Identification Number early prevents administrative delays, particularly at smaller organizations unfamiliar with J-1 host requirements set by USCIS and the State Department.
Global Partnerships Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Global Partnerships Manager role?
Most Global Partnerships Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a relevant degree and at least one year of professional experience. Specialist applies if you have five or more years of recognized expertise in international business, alliance management, or a related field, without requiring a formal degree.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or someone else?
The employer does not sponsor the J-1 visa directly. A U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE, acts as the official sponsor and issues your DS-2019 form. The hiring company is the host organization. Your host employer and the designated sponsor must coordinate to set up and approve your training plan before the DS-2019 is issued.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Global Partnerships Manager?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers and roles compatible with J-1 sponsorship, which makes it practical to target host organizations that already understand exchange visitor program requirements. Focus on multinationals, trade associations, and internationally oriented nonprofits, since these sectors most commonly engage designated sponsors for business-category placements.
Can I transition from a J-1 to an H-1B after my Global Partnerships Manager placement ends?
Transitioning to an H-1B is possible, but the 2-year home residency requirement blocks it for some J-1 holders. If your home country government financed your studies or your field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you must return home for two years before changing to H-1B or applying for a green card, unless you obtain a waiver.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a designated sponsor?
You'll need a confirmed host employer offer or letter of intent, a draft training plan outlining the skills you'll develop and the schedule, proof of your degree and relevant work experience, and evidence of sufficient English proficiency. Designated sponsors review these to determine whether your placement qualifies under the Trainee or Specialist category before issuing a DS-2019.